The main difference is the home button with embedded fingerprint scanner, which is housed in the bottom bezel. (androidauthority.com)
Additionally, the compact size of the LEDs used means that the technology could help manufacturers do things like embed fingerprint scanners into their screens. (androidauthority.com)
There isn't going to be any screen - embedded fingerprint scanner on the Note 8 as this technology isn't ready to be used on a smartphone perfectly. (droidholic.com)